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Faeces

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[Definition of excreta, brownwater and blackwater]

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Faeces refers to (semi-solid) excrement that is not mixed with Urine or water.

Depending on diet, each person produces approximately 50 L per year of faecal matter. Fresh faeces contain about 80% water. Of the total nutrients excreted, Faeces contain about 12% N, 39% P, 26% K and have 107 to 109 faecal coliforms in 100 mL.